Studies show that US coverage is Israeli-centric. The main bureaus for CNN, Associated Press, Time, etc. are located in Israel and often staffed by Israelis. The son of the NY Times bureau chief is in the Israeli army;"pundit" Jeffrey Goldberg served in the IDF; Wolf Blitzer worked for AIPAC. Because the U.S. gives Israel over $8 million/day - more than to any other nation - we feel it is essential that we be fully informed on this region. Below are news reports to augment mainstream coverage.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Gaza facing wheat crisis, Israel decreases amound allowed through border

Ma'an- The head of Gaza's bakeries' association said Friday that the Strip is facing a crisis due to wheat shortages.

Abdul Nasser Al-Ajramy said Israel has decreased the amount of wheat it allows into Gaza, leaving mills in the Strip empty.

Israel opens Karni crossing once a week to allow around 100 truckloads of wheat and animal feed into the coastal enclave, Al-Ajramy said, adding that Gaza consumes 800 tons of wheat daily. Read more
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